Rocky Road Fudge Bars
Source of Recipe
by Laurel, from TOH/carolinacooker
Recipe Introduction
When you cut these bars, make them on the small size; they're really sweet.
List of Ingredients
Base:
1/2 cup butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1-cup all-purpose flour
1-cup sugar
1-teaspoon baking powder
1-teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Filling:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/4 cup nuts
6 ounces (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips, if desired
Frosting:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1-teaspoon vanillaRecipe
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13-inch x 9-inch baking pan. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt ½ cup butter and 1 ounce chocolate, stirring constantly until well blended. Add 1-cup flour and remaining base ingredients; mix well. Spread into prepared pan.
In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients except ¼ cup nuts and chocolate chips. Beat 1 minute at medium speed until smooth and fluffy; stir in nuts. Spread over chocolate mixture; sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Bake at 350F for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over top. Return to oven and bake an additional 2 minutes. In large saucepan over low heat, combine ¼ cup butter, milk, 1 ounce chocolate and 2 ounces cream cheese, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat; stir in confectioner's sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Immediately pour frosting over marshmallows and lightly swirl to marble with knife. Refrigerate until firm; cut into bars.
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